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His Excellency

Most Rev. Benedict C. Franzetta

Born: August 1, 1921 · East Liverpool · Died aged 85
Ordained priest: April 29, 1950
Ordained bishop: September 4, 1980
Died: September 26, 2006
Rite: Latin

A priest for 56 years, 4 months

A bishop for 26 years

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Aug 1921

Born

August 1, 1921 · East Liverpool

Apr 1950

Ordained to the Priesthood

April 29, 1950

Jul 1980

Appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Youngstown

July 26, 1980 · Youngstown, Ohio, United States

Sep 1980

Ordained Bishop

September 4, 1980

Most Rev. James W. Malone

Joseph Cardinal Bernardin

Most Rev. William A. Hughes

Sep 2006

Died

September 26, 2006